CLOSE COOPERATION RESULTS IN EXCITING NEW HUSQVARNA 900CC PROJECT

Husqvarna has reached a significant milestone in its long history by developing a street bike that will create an innovative new riding concept. This will focus on a unique combination of performance and versatility, with the pleasure and fun of riding the machine.

For this ambitious project to be successful, selecting the best engine set-up had to be of primary importance. The joint decision taken with BMW's engine development team in Munich was to go for the highly reliable and technologically advanced BMW F 800 R's 800cc twin-cylinder engine. This would then be adapted to the specific needs of Husqvarna's new bike concept.

The development has been driven by an appreciation for the quality of the 800cc BMW engine, together with a need for the sporty characteristics Husqvarna stands for. The engine capacity has therefore been upgraded to 900cc and many of the main components have been reworked to meet specific needs. This allows a reasonable increase in power and torque, which translates into an outstanding and fun riding experience.

The air-box and exhaust layouts have been designed to create the optimum balance of performance and functionality in terms of weight reduction and mass distribution.

The result is remarkable in terms of engine characteristics, because the power delivery is linear and smooth at low rpm, but strong and outstanding at high revs. This means that the bike is easy to ride, giving immediate confidence to less experienced riders, while also delivering a great riding experience for more accomplished and experienced motorcyclists.

The engine project is a result of the close cooperation between Husqvarna's and BMW Motorrad's engine development departments from the very first sketch. It brought together the know-how from both companies, as well as some added value from the expertise of former F1 engineers. The same kind of cooperation has been achieved with the development of the bike itself – this will be the first Husqvarna street bike to combine BMW Motorrad technology with Husqvarna genes in terms of design and riding experience.

This is one of the first steps that demonstrates the synergy between BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna for the development of street bikes.

SALVINI GAINS UPON HIS RIVAL

The 8^th race of the world championship was held in Spain for the MX3 riders where Salivini, who again on Saturday’s trial showed to be the fastest of this championship, reached his umpteenth pole position. The rider of the Husqvarna Cross 2 R Team got hold back during race 1 due to a problem with his bike’s ignition, therefore ending it only as 12^th . During race 2 Alex recovered by winning the race and by gaining upon the provisional ranking of the championship, where he now only has one point behind time. Irt went well at his debut with the new Husqvarna 450 with which  he ended 4^th in the first heat. 

CERVELLIN KEEPS THE RED PLATE IN THE  EUROPEAN MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP

Andrea Cervellin continues to be at the helm of the provisional ranking of the european MX2 championship even after the 7^th race, held in Spain. Cervellin ended 4^th with the Husqvarna TC 250 of the Cross 2 R team, thanks to a 5^th  and a 3^rd position gained during the heat. Unlucky was his team-mate Irt, 3^rd in the first heat, but only 14^th  in the second heat due to a fall.

MEO: A PROPHET IN HIS HOMELAND. GUILLAUME WINS THE THREE-COLOURED ENDURO

Antoine Meo has won by ruling during both racing days of the fourth heat of the french enduro championship leaving his opposings behind; this with the TE 250 injection, version 2011.

Excellent race also did Seb Guillaume  in the italian enduro championship, where the french rider hit the best performance ever  on saturday whereas  sunday he had to leave off the race due to a fall.